Teacher Gratitude

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Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off on Monday, and we want to take a moment to thank the teachers who sacrifice so much to support, educate, and nurture our students. #ThankATeacher

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Pearl You

Pearl is a stylish woman with creative inclinations. She has great eyes for property and a nose for opportunity. She excels at creative marketing and project management, and she can negotiate with the best. She understands that real estate is really about finding the lifestyle of your dreams. It’s human nature, and it drives Pearl’s work every day.

Geek's Number Talk: Gallons of Savings

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Did you know? Californians use an average of 196 gallons of water per day, and I guarantee most of us don’t drink more than half a gallon a day. So where does all that other water go?

Well, at least half our household water is used outdoors, so we can start by following the mandate from the County to cut our lawn watering down to two days a week. It’s also important to check your house for leaks, which cost the average American household 27 to 90 gallons of water each day.

Get more tips for reaching your 15% reduction goal.

Chic vs. Geek: Brown is the New Green

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Due to the ongoing drought, the Santa Clara Valley Water District has restricted homeowners to watering their lawns no more than two times a week. So what can you do to maintain your curb appeal?

CHIC (PEARL)

There’s never been a better time to rethink and renew your yard and gardens with succulents, cacti, and other plants built to withstand the West Coast heat with a minimal amount of maintenance – and water. But don’t dig up your lovely lawn without a plan! Contact us for tips and referrals to quality landscaping professionals.

GEEK (KEVIN)

If years of shrinking reservoirs and rising water rates haven’t convinced you to convert your lawn to hearty native plants, I don’t know what else will. So the best advice I can offer is to invest in reseeding your lawn with bermuda, fescue, or another type of drought-tolerant grass. Here’s a helpful review of the options.

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Earth Day Gratitude

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On Earth Day, just like every day, it is our sacred duty to protect the tiny blue planet we all call home. We encourage you to do everything you can to reduce your carbon footprint and help others do the same.

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Pearl You

Pearl is a stylish woman with creative inclinations. She has great eyes for property and a nose for opportunity. She excels at creative marketing and project management, and she can negotiate with the best. She understands that real estate is really about finding the lifestyle of your dreams. It’s human nature, and it drives Pearl’s work every day.

Geek's Number Talk: San Mateo County Market Snapshot - March 2022

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First-time homebuyers in San Mateo County finally found a silver lining in March, as condo sales actually outpaced activity from the same month one year ago by 9%, while median sales prices only inched up 5%.

Unfortunately, it’s still a hot and fast market, with properties barely having time to marinade before the bidding wars begin. And if you’re looking for a detached house, be ready to spend at least $2M to get into the game.